Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges on 9 September 2026, according to reporting.
Clarke, 50, from Kensington in west London, faces two counts of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure. The alleged offences span between 2007 and 2016 and involve five women. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 BST.
How did the investigation begin?
The criminal investigation commenced in September 2025 after detectives received a file of evidence. Clarke was first arrested in connection with the inquiry on 25 September 2025. The Metropolitan Police previously indicated that the earlier arrest related to allegations of attempted rape, indecent exposure and sexual assault by touching, with officers also questioning him about a separate voyeurism allegation from 2013, according to police records.
What is Clarke's background?
Clarke rose to prominence playing Mickey Smith in the science fiction series Doctor Who between 2005 and 2010. He subsequently established himself as a successful actor, writer, producer and director across film and television.
What earlier action was taken against Clarke?
In 2021, allegations against Clarke emerged publicly when a national publication reported claims from more than 20 women. Following that reporting, the arts funding body BAFTA suspended him from membership. The Metropolitan Police said a third-party report about allegations against a male suspect was first received in April 2021, with other women subsequently coming forward before the formal criminal investigation began.
Clarke pursued legal action against the publication over its reporting of sexual misconduct allegations. However, the High Court rejected his libel claim in August 2025, ruling that the newspaper's allegations were substantially true, according to .
What support is available to victims?
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, stated:
The women connected to these charges continue to receive support from specially trained officers. We urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact police. The information you provide will be dealt with in the utmost sensitivity and we have trained investigators on hand to support you.
Key Facts
- Clarke was charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of exposure
- The alleged offences span from 2007 to 2016 and involve five women
- His court appearance is scheduled for 21 October 2026 at Westminster Magistrates' Court
- The High Court previously ruled in August 2025 that sexual misconduct allegations against him were substantially true
